Afghanistan – Unsung Heroes Project – Exhibition
Author: Womens UN Report Network
Date: February 22, 2010
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AFGHANISTAN – UNSUNG HEROES PROJECT
– WOMEN & MEN – EXHIBITION
Since 2001,
of televisions across the Western world, as its plight began to come to the
attention of mainstream audiences as their governments began sending troops to
regime came to light. The destruction of the country was shown. People watched
as an emergency interim government came to power in 2002, the International
Security Assistance Force (ISAF) was established, and the Taliban picked up
arms as insurgents.
Now, more than ever before, outsiders have
awareness of
remains little awareness of the diverse roles being played by Afghans and their
efforts in securing peace in their country.
Alongside the contributions of different players
in the international community, there must also be an acknowledgement of the
agency of Afghan civil society, media, intellectuals and activists; as well as
the frontline workers who are sowing the seeds for a future peace, like
teachers, professors, nurses and new entrepreneurs.
This project aims to profile a small list of
“movers and shakers”, working through diverse means to make positive, lasting
change in their country. Ultimately, they are contributing to laying a
foundation for a lasting peace. These Afghans are largely unknown to the
Western world. Away from the limelight, they work day-in and day-out for a better
future for
communities and are the backbone behind different social justice movements in
for cultural revitalization, for healing and health, for the right to
education, for a free media, and for a vibrant, independent civil society.
Meet the Afghanistan Unsung Heroes:
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